tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22448844038470749842014-10-09T06:29:45.700-07:00The Haunted CommonwealthJustin Clarknoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-47397171745073328602013-04-19T16:00:00.000-07:002013-04-19T16:00:02.570-07:00The John Douglass Brown House - Alexandria, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCE36hc8Zvg/UXGP6_y5dPI/AAAAAAAAAAc/X8pnC6RA4Eg/s1600/517_prince_ext550new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCE36hc8Zvg/UXGP6_y5dPI/AAAAAAAAAAc/X8pnC6RA4Eg/s400/517_prince_ext550new.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />When I first created this site, I copied a list from several prominent websites out there that included a lengthy list of haunted locations within the state.&nbsp; One of the first one's you'll see is the "Brown House" in Alexandria.&nbsp; Of course, the only description these sites gave was that "soldiers could be seen on the property."&nbsp; Honestly, you could probably say that about half of Virginia.&nbsp; <br /><br />After doing a bit of research, the house does still stand today as a part of a older yet thriving community in Alexandria.&nbsp; The house is privately owned and is not open to any sort of tours for wandering eyes.&nbsp;<br /><br />The house itself is made entirely of wood.&nbsp; Built in 1772, the original owner of this farmhouse was Patrick Murray.&nbsp; John Douglas Brown and his descendants have occupied the residence from 1816 to the late 20th century.&nbsp;<br /><br />The first thing you'll notice inside the house is how the interior seems trapped in time.&nbsp; Old Civil War relics surround you in just about every room.&nbsp; Old pots and pans dangle above you in the kitchen.&nbsp;<br /><br />As for whether or not the house is haunted, it's hard to say.&nbsp; George Washington and several other prominent politicians have visited the house throughout the years.&nbsp; There is quite a bit of history that surrounds the property but it doesn't seem like any tragic events occurred on the premises.&nbsp; <br /><br /><a href="http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/this_weeks_find_the_house_where_george_washington_used_to_hang/4346">The House Where George Washington Used to Hang</a><br /><a href="http://raoulpop.com/2010/06/07/the-john-douglass-brown-house-in-alexandria/">The John Douglass Brown House</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/11/21/Open-Housing-Perhaps-the-Most-Historic-House-in-Old-Town-Alexandria/">Old Town Home - Brown House</a><br /><br />Justin Clarkhttps://plus.google.com/118308375364841957690noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-81103687330876560782013-04-19T11:09:00.004-07:002013-04-19T11:12:14.832-07:00The Wreck of the Old 97 - Danville, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4CcT1mg-Hs/UXGH9t_F8xI/AAAAAAAAAAU/xCaZraBHma0/s1600/Old+97+Wreck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m4CcT1mg-Hs/UXGH9t_F8xI/AAAAAAAAAAU/xCaZraBHma0/s400/Old+97+Wreck.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />As an avid fan of the Old 97's, an alt-country band out of El Paso, Texas, I have to admit I was immediately drawn to the Wreck of the Old 97 story.&nbsp; On September 27, 1903, the No. 97 “Fast Mail” train lost it's airbrakes and jumped a track in Danville, killing 10 of the 18 people on board.&nbsp; The ravine to which the train crashed is now know to be a haunted location.<br /><br />Unfortunately, natural growth (plants, moss, trees) have rendered that particular sight impossible for a true paranormal investigation.&nbsp; But, lights are still said to appear from time to time around the old railroad track in that area.<br /><br />If you want a bit more in-depth information into this story, please check out the it's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wreck_of_the_Old_97">Wikipedia page</a>. Justin Clarkhttps://plus.google.com/118308375364841957690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-19226541760274633262013-04-18T17:10:00.002-07:002013-04-19T11:12:25.348-07:00Down At The Ole Murder Hole - Catawba, VA<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aMRKgUhTFSc/UXCLYajCFTI/AAAAAAAAAG0/BhtHs1qKcaY/s1600/sd_murder_hole_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aMRKgUhTFSc/UXCLYajCFTI/AAAAAAAAAG0/BhtHs1qKcaY/s1600/sd_murder_hole_05.jpg" width="225" /></a>The Blog is back! Ok, I know it's been a rather long absence but school, work, and real life responsibility along with the fact that I run another completely different blog forced me to put this little pet project on the back burner.&nbsp; As of now, I don't know how much time I feel like I'll be able to throw into this each week but it's a project that I'd like to keep going.&nbsp; Virginia is rich with history and with that history comes personal tragedy.&nbsp; That personal tragedy leads to some damn fine ghost stories, which is where this blog comes in.<br /><br />As a resident of Southwest Virginia, I have to admit I have never heard of the "Murder Hole," which is a name given to a cave system in Catawba.&nbsp; For those of you who are geographically challenged, Catawba is several miles outside of Roanoke.&nbsp; <br /><br />According to a <a href="http://ww2.roanoke.com//roatimes/news/story137647.html">2002 Roanoke Times article</a>, the caves are owned by a family with the last name McConnell.&nbsp; I do not know if that is still the case.<br /><br />The legend of the murder whole stems from a likely myth told for over 100 years, at least.&nbsp; The myth goes that an old tinkerer (whatever the hell that was) was traveling through the valley until he met a farmer, who owned the land the McConnells own today.&nbsp; The farmer, enraged from the fact that Jersey Shore would not be invented for another 104 years, killed the tinkerer and threw his body down Daylight Cave.<br /><br />Like most myths, they're based on a shred truth but really that truth has been manipulated so many times it's hard to say how accurate it is.<br /><br />That said, there has been recent tragedies in the cave.&nbsp; A student from Virginia Tech perished in the cave back in 1958.&nbsp; David Spencer was a member of Virginia Tech's cave diving team when his rope snapped causing him to plunge off a rocky cliff inside the cave to the floor below.<br /><br />According to that same Roanoke Times article, several teenagers were trapped in the cave for several hours back in 1969.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">"We went a couple of hundred feet in that cave, and everything sort of ended," Hollandsworth recalled recently. "Then there was a hole straight down and a cable tied to a stalagmite." Murder Hole. </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">&nbsp;Hollandsworth descended the slick cable first, followed by Fleshman. Hollandsworth "was saying how great everything looked and I should come on down," Parris recalled.<br /><br />"Before I go down, one of you better come up here," he said. Hollandsworth tried, then Fleshman, but neither could climb back up the slippery cable. They were stuck on a ledge halfway down Murder Hole. To make matters worse, one of the boys dropped their lone flashlight into the hole. Parris went to get help, leaving Hollandsworth and Fleshman in the dark for a few hours. <br /><br />"It was sort of scary," Hollandsworth said. "I was afraid I was going to fall off the ledge, and I kept thinking I saw things." </blockquote><br />&nbsp;Is the murder hole haunted?&nbsp; It's hard to say.&nbsp; Tight, cramped spaces tend to freak people out regardless of myth, history, or lore.&nbsp; But, if the stories are correct the Murder Hole is certainly a must visit place for any avid spelunker.&nbsp; VirginiaTechFan .comhttps://plus.google.com/102055414358907301549noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-47485668101852154212010-11-30T16:47:00.000-08:002010-11-30T16:47:28.041-08:00Stratford Hall - Westmoreland County, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.accessiblevirginia.org/images/stratford%20hall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.accessiblevirginia.org/images/stratford%20hall.jpg" /></a></div>Stratford Hall is the birthplace of one Robert E. Lee.&nbsp; The house itself sits directly on the border of Virginia and Maryland, overlooking the Potomac river.&nbsp; The architecture associated with this Colonial period mansion is amazing. The beautiful brick walls that enclose this mansion have been kissed by the sun for a few centuries now.&nbsp; Yet, the house still remains as enchanting as it was when it was first built. <br /><br /><br />The paranormal claims inside this mansion are numerous, as are the ghosts who have been rumored to conduct the activity.&nbsp; There were a few generations of Lee's that lived in this house.&nbsp; Of course, Robert E. Lee lived in this house until he was three before moving to a new house in Alexandria (Also known as the Lee House... it too is rumored to be haunted).&nbsp;<br /><br />Most claims seem to be that of residual hauntings.&nbsp; Staff members have claimed to see figures sitting on a bed, looking out a window, or working at a desk.&nbsp; These all have the symptoms of being a moment in time playing itself over and over again when the conditions are right.&nbsp; There are a few intelligent ghosts in the house but I cannot confirm that outside of what I've read in a few books over the past few weeks.&nbsp;<br /><br />I've linked the official website at the bottom and for those of you who are curious to check out Stratford Hall at night, they do allow overnight guests.&nbsp;<br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.stratfordhall.org/">Official Website of Stratford Hall</a><br /><a href="http://www.accessiblevirginia.org/images/stratford%20hall.jpg">Paranormal Claims at Stratford Hall</a><br /><a href="http://www.strangeusa.com/ViewLocation.aspx?locationid=10361&amp;desc=%20Stratford%20Hall%20%20Petersburg%20%20Va">StrangeUSA Post</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford_Hall_%28plantation%29">Wikipedia Page</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-87227527154628166732010-11-29T09:29:00.000-08:002010-11-29T09:29:00.191-08:00Case File: Aquia Church - Stafford County, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vaprg.com/images/aquiachurch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.vaprg.com/images/aquiachurch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Aquia Church has been home to paranormal activity for over the last 200 years, according to those who have visited and researched the location.&nbsp; The majority of paranormal activity stems from a murder that occurred just after the church was built in the 1750's.&nbsp; A woman, who was hiding from some highway men, was murdered inside the church.&nbsp; Her body was hidden in the belfry not to be found until a few years later when the church began conducting regular services.&nbsp; The blood from her murder remained ingrained into the floor before a concrete surface covered it during some renovations.&nbsp; <br /><br />The paranormal symptoms this location has is often during the night you can hear sounds of a struggle coming from the back of the church.&nbsp; Footsteps can be heard throughout the day and night as if somebody was running frantically.&nbsp; Whistling can often be heard when nobody else is around.&nbsp; Lastly, the apparition of a young, blonde woman has been seen looking out one of the churches windows.&nbsp; <br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.aquiachurch.com/">Church's Official Website</a><br /><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43885/the_haunted_aquia_church.html">Hauntings at the Aquia Church - Associated Content</a><br /><a href="http://www.trimarpress.com/AquiaReport.html">Tri-Mar Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM7C5G_Aquia_Church_Stafford_VA">More Info on the Aquia Church</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquia_Church">Aquia Church Wiki Page</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-55033513035682063032010-11-28T15:16:00.000-08:002010-11-28T15:16:15.724-08:00Case File: Fall Hill Plantation - Fredericksburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TPLgigqba4I/AAAAAAAAAE4/aJUkpJNXBLE/s1600/2388166224_005f978f0b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TPLgigqba4I/AAAAAAAAAE4/aJUkpJNXBLE/s320/2388166224_005f978f0b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Fall Hill is more or less a private residence that is haunted by the ghost of a former Native American girl that used to live in the house.&nbsp; The house was built for the Thorton family in 1726 but was extensively renovated in 1840.&nbsp; The Thortons actually owned the home up until 1999 before turning it over to the historical landmarks register.&nbsp;<br /><br />The story behind "Katina" can better be described if you read through the story I have posted below.&nbsp; She was believed to be a Sioux Princess who ended up becoming a Nanny for the Thorton family.&nbsp; She died in 1777 and is said to still haunt this location today.&nbsp;<br /><br />Some of the activity that surrounds this house is numerous electrical problems, doors opening on their own, shadows moving across the wall, and even hearing random voices when nobody else is in the house.&nbsp; Katina's apparition has been seen numerous times inside the house by former residents and I believe she is even burried somewhere on the grounds as well.&nbsp;<br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2002/102002/10262002/762610">Katina: The Nanny Of Fall Hill</a><br /><a href="http://fredmarkers.umwblogs.org/2008/03/27/fall-hill-e-49a/">Historical Background On Fall Hill</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-38477570591796781652010-11-24T18:42:00.000-08:002010-11-24T18:43:55.058-08:00Crawford Road - Yorktown, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://virginiaghosthunters.webs.com/photos/Crawford%20Road%20in%20Yorktown%20Va/im000480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://virginiaghosthunters.webs.com/photos/Crawford%20Road%20in%20Yorktown%20Va/im000480.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There have been more stories told about what happens around Crawford Road in Yorktown, Virginia than any other road in Virginia.&nbsp; If you want to here some of those stories, feel free to sifter through some of the posts on the StrangeUSA link at the bottom of this article.&nbsp; Obviously, when there's a lot of widespread paranormal claims about a location, you have to take it with a grain of salt until you visit the place in person.&nbsp; Since this road is a good 4 and a half hours from me, it's safe to say I probably won't be visiting this place any time soon.<br /><br />However the stories are enough to peak my interest and while they all seem a little outlandish, who am I to say that they're not true.&nbsp; Crawford road has quite a history of misery and pain.&nbsp; The road been the home of some recent murders as well as a popular spot for lynchings in the past.&nbsp; Of note, there is a belief that a still practicing KKK group holds rallies and meetings somewhere along this road.&nbsp; So if you do head out to Crawford road at night, make sure to stay safe.<br /><br />The most well known claim is of the bride-to-be ghost that apparently killed herself on her wedding day.&nbsp; Apparently, if the conditions are right you can still see her ghost tumbling off the bridge only to disappear before it reaches the ground.&nbsp; Also, back after this bridge was built, the KKK used this site as a popular place to lynch African-Americans.<br /><br />If you are brave enough to drive down this one lane road late at night, make sure you bring a camera and any other piece of equipment you have in order to document anything you find. Most of the people who have visited this place left with a memorable paranormal experience that they can't explain.<br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khvPLRGC3lM">P.I.T.T. Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.circlinglight.com/blog/2010/04/paranormal-investigation-of-crawford-rd-bridge/">Circling Light Blog: Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://virginiaghosthunters.webs.com/ourinvestigations.htm">Haunted Virginia Paranormal Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=109315">Crawford Road Forum Topic</a><br /><a href="http://igoghosthunting.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/crawford-road-yorktown-va/">I Go Ghost Hunting Crawford Road Blog Post</a><br /><a href="http://www.shenandoah.org/videos-crawford-road-%5BkhvPLRGC3lM%5D.cfm">More on the P.I.T.T Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.strangeusa.com/viewlocation.aspx?locationid=10419">StrangeUSA Posts</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-9328862681607721092010-11-22T15:56:00.000-08:002010-11-22T16:01:53.733-08:00Rosewell Ruins - Gloucester, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blastr.com/assets_c/2009/10/HauntedHousesRosewell-thumb-330x261-26922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://blastr.com/assets_c/2009/10/HauntedHousesRosewell-thumb-330x261-26922.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>One of the hardest things I've come across since starting this blog is how to cover certain paranormal locations.&nbsp; Obviously, there are a lot of private residences that are haunted, do I cover them or do I not?&nbsp; Same goes with places like Rosewell that are in ruins and have been for quite some time.&nbsp; Seeing that my main reason for starting this blog is to educate paranormal researchers or the general public on some of Virginia's most haunted locations, I guess I should cover it even though an investigation here would be difficult.<br /><br />Rosewell was once a beautiful home before being destroyed in a house fire since 1916.&nbsp; However, the outer brick walls of the building have remained since then and the remaining structure has become a historical site that draws in over a thousand visitors per year.&nbsp; Located on the York River, Rosewell is home to plenty of paranormal activity.<br /><br />There have been stories of apparitions of former slaves walking around the grounds and interacting with anybody who happens to be at the ruins during the night.&nbsp; The ghost of Letitia Dalton, a former resident of Rosewell who eventually died here, is said to appear when the atmospheric conditions are right.&nbsp; Finally, there have been a few sitings of what is considered Thomas Jefferson's ghost but those stories are far less credible than the last two.<br /><br />Rosewell would be an interesting investigation due to the uniqueness of the case.&nbsp; If any of you Hampton Roads or VA Beach area groups investigate this place, let me know and I'll post a link to your findings at the bottom of this article. <br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://philipspencer.blogspot.com/2010/09/ghosts-of-rosewell-and-maple-syrup.html">Phillip Spencers Syrupy Encounter at Rosewell</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewell_%28plantation%29">Wikipedia Page</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXQvwEAeSdk">Tour of the Ruins - Youtube</a><br /><a href="http://thepitoftidewater.webs.com/investigationsandvideos.htm">P.I.T.T. Investigation</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-44536301623921003762010-11-17T10:47:00.000-08:002010-11-17T10:47:58.264-08:00Haunted Radford University - A Ghost That Haunts the Tunnel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mooker.com/backend/uploads/1/radford-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://mooker.com/backend/uploads/1/radford-2.jpg" /></a></div>As a Radford University student, I'm intrigued at the amount of paranormal claims come from the students that attend here.&nbsp; Some ignore it but ghost stories have a way at staying in your brain and making you wonder what really did happen on that night.&nbsp; Thanks to some scanning of the McConnell Library archives, I've found an old student newspaper article that depicts the tragic death of a student who died in the tunnels that run underneath Radford's campus.&nbsp;<br /><br />I'll post a link to the PDF version of this article if you would like to download it yourself.&nbsp; I haven't confirmed whether or not this is true but I let you guys decide for yourselves.<br /><br /><blockquote>It's not known by many, but beneath the grounds of our campus there is a network of tunnels,&nbsp; They were used by the women students of the past to move about campus without having to go outdoors.&nbsp; The Tunnels have long since been closed and passage through them is forbidden.&nbsp; </blockquote><blockquote>According to the legend, however, there is one student whose spirit occupies the tunnels every Halloween night.&nbsp; Her name is Elizabeth and for years her voice has been heard, crying through the tunnels in a frantic search of her secret admirer.&nbsp; She was to meet him in the tunnel beneath her dorm the night of the annual Halloween ball, but never did. Instead that night ended with her tragic death.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>&nbsp;Elizabeth was very quiet and spent most of her days alone in her room.&nbsp; There were rumors that she was psychic and could communicate with the dead.&nbsp; Girls would often hear her mumbling strange words and smell incense while passing by her door.&nbsp; Some claim she would contact her deceased mother and talk to her about problems she was facing in her life.&nbsp; Others simply believed Elizabeth was crazy and they ignored her.</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote>Elizabeth was far from attractive. Although her figure and features were nice, she never made any attempt to improve on them.&nbsp; Her posture was poor and her face was always hidden behind her long, stringy black hair. &nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>She hated everyone on campus.&nbsp; This included her house mother even though Elizabeth would run to her whenever she caught one of the other girls in mischief.&nbsp; Her resentment was especially strong toward a group of five firls who lived on her hall.&nbsp; They were all very pretty and were known as "The Five," because they were the five most popular girls on campus.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>&nbsp;The Five got their kicks by picking on Elizabeth and were constantly pulling practical jokes on her.&nbsp; It was one of their practical jokes that triggerd Elizabeth's death.&nbsp; Unlike most of the girls, Elizabeth never caught the eye of male visitors.&nbsp; The Five thought it would be funny to see what would happen if she had a secret admirer call on her.&nbsp; The planned a prank that would not only humiliate her but would scare her at the same time.&nbsp; It all started the Monday before the college's Halloween costume ball. </blockquote><blockquote>They sent Elizabeth flowers with an unsigned note attached.&nbsp; At first she thought it was just another prank and put it out of her mind.&nbsp; But the cards and notes kept coming.&nbsp; Elizabeth soon believed there really was someone out there watching her.&nbsp; The last note the Five sent asked her to come to the Halloween ball dressed as a princess.&nbsp; He (the admirer) would go as a prince and would find her. </blockquote><blockquote>Elizabeth ruled out all possibilities of this being another joke and anticipated teh ball.&nbsp; She worked hard on her costume and rehearsed what she would say when she met her prince.&nbsp; The night finally arrived.&nbsp; It was bitterly cold outside and the wind was gusting.&nbsp; Elizabeth crossed the grounds from her dorm to the ball with her princess gown blowing int eh wind and her now silky black hair pulled back behind her glowing face.&nbsp; She was beautiful.&nbsp; When we arrived, the crowd became silent.&nbsp; A look of astonishment was on everyone's face.&nbsp; Elizabeth, however, didn't even notice the reaction of the people.&nbsp; Her eyes were searching for her prince.&nbsp; </blockquote><blockquote>She stookd motionless against a wall, scanning the crowd waiting for him.&nbsp; The night was growing old and the crowd began to thin out.&nbsp; But Elizabeth stayed, waiting.&nbsp; By 11:30 p.m. the place had emptied.&nbsp; Elizabeth stood there, but now she was filled with rage.&nbsp; She was convinved that The Five had gotten her once again.&nbsp; As she started to leave, a memer of The Five approached her and handed her a note.&nbsp; Elizabeth was confused because the girl didn't speak and kept a concerned, almost sympathetic expression on her face.&nbsp; The girl turned and walked away.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>The note was from the admirer and asked her to meet him in the tunnel beneath her dorm at midnight.&nbsp; His name was signed at the bottom.&nbsp; Elizabeth feared she was setting herself up but decided to show up anyway.&nbsp; When she went down to the tunnel entrance it was very quiet.&nbsp; As she passed into the tunnel she quietly called his name.&nbsp; In an instant the entrance door slammed behind her and the light went out Elizabeth screaed and ran to the door kicking and pounding her fists on it.&nbsp; She heard laughter from the other side.&nbsp; She turned and ran down the tunnel calling the admirer's name.&nbsp; It was completely dark and as she was running she tripped and fell, breaking her neck.&nbsp; She died instantly. </blockquote><blockquote>It's believed that Elizabeth still visits every campus Halloween party dressed as a princess looking for her prince, and still visits teh tunnel eveyr year at midnight crying for him.&nbsp; Legend has it that when she finds him (and she will) she''ll take him to their meeting spot in the tunnel where she'll keep him forever.&nbsp; I haven't told you the admirer's name and for good reason.&nbsp; There is a new student this year with the same name.&nbsp; So if you fit this description, I suggest you don't talk to any princesses on Friday night.&nbsp; She'll be looking for you!</blockquote><br />Written by Richie Ellis.<br /><br />Link<br /><a href="http://lib.radford.edu/Archives/GhostsatRU/Oct1984.pdf">PDF Version of this story</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-70763473117956241112010-11-17T10:04:00.000-08:002010-11-17T10:04:59.628-08:00Fort Monroe - Hampton, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cfmnp.org/images/FortMonroeAerialBestView_612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://www.cfmnp.org/images/FortMonroeAerialBestView_612.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You could travel from Abingdon to Alexandria to Hampton and not find a more haunted place than Fort Monroe.&nbsp; Perhaps, there are more active locations but the amount of "celebrity" sitings at the fort outnumber any other location in the Commonwealth.&nbsp; Pick any famous Virginian from the early 18th century and even up until the Civil War and their ghost has probably been seen somewhere inside this fort.<br /><br />If you want a full rundown of all the hauntings then you can click through the links I've posted at the bottom of this article.&nbsp; For this article's purposes, I'm going to touch on a few of the more prominent vistitors that for some reason, refuse to leave this Fort.<br /><br />First up, is something Joshua Gates and his Destination Truth team would investigate. Outside of the fort lies a large moat used in the olden days as a defense mechanism.&nbsp; Back when the Fort was still a home to many American soldiers, there was a story of a large moat monster that lived in the moat.&nbsp; A soldier even chased after it until it disappeared under one of the main bridges that leads to the compound.&nbsp; For me, I just can't see anything that large living in such a tiny space without somebody noticing it.&nbsp; Sure it's a nice story but the odds of it being remotely factual are slim to none.&nbsp;<br /><br />On to the ghosts.&nbsp; If you ever visit this fort, you'll probably hear some stories about Abraham Lincoln's, Edgar Allen Poe's, and Jefferson Davis's ghost still lingering on the property.&nbsp; Lincoln's apparition has been seen in one of the officers quarters.&nbsp; Those who have seen the apparition state that he appears to be deep in thought and is often sitting at a desk with a look of concern on his face.&nbsp;<br /><br />Edgar Allen Poe's ghost is one of the more frequent visitors to the fort, showing up in different places throughout the compound.&nbsp; The strange thing about this claim is that Poe only spent a brief four months at the fort, before leaving to pursue his dream of being a writer. Still, his apparition has been seen throughout the fort.&nbsp; <br /><br />Jefferson Davis is said to haunt the stone prisons of Fort Monroe, which is where he was kept after the Civil War ended.&nbsp; Davis remained shackled to the floor for about a week and was given very little food or water.&nbsp; However, with his wife's, Varina Davis, help he eventually was moved to a room with better living conditions.&nbsp; After a few weeks, bail was posted and Davis promptly fled the country for Europe.&nbsp; Of course, Davis died in New Orleans in 1889, which is where he is buried.&nbsp; But, there are claims that both Jefferson and his wife Varina's spirits still haunt the cold, damp stone prisons of Fort Monroe.<br /><br />There are many more apparitions that are spotted within this fort but at this point, it's almost too many to list.&nbsp; The good news is that the Army is set to vacate the premise in 2011 and the fort will open up to public use giving paranormal teams access to the fort.&nbsp; With so much history occurring here, this is one place that could use a thorough investigation by a well educated paranormal group.&nbsp; <br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.essortment.com/all/hauntingsfortm_rttt.htm">The Hauntings of Fort Monroe</a><br /><a href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/09/23/27725-the-haunting-of-fort-monroe/">A Soldiers Account of the Hauntings at the Fort</a><br /><a href="http://www.hampton.gov/fort_monroe/">Future of the Fort</a><br /><a href="http://www.ghosteyes.com/fort-monroe-hauntings">Article on Fort Monroe Hauntings</a><br /><a href="http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/2/Virginia_Fort_Monroe_ghost_sightings4.html">Fort Monroe - Ghost of America post</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-35876173851624550522010-11-16T22:08:00.000-08:002010-11-16T22:10:21.992-08:00Carter's Grove - Williamsburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wwowens.com/images/Virginia/CartersGrove1750_55JamesCityCountyVirginiaNorthside_Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://www.wwowens.com/images/Virginia/CartersGrove1750_55JamesCityCountyVirginiaNorthside_Full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Continuing with our series of famous Tidewater mansions, today we examine Carter's Grove.&nbsp; The house itself dates back to the 1750's when it was built by Robert "King" Carter, one of the more influential members of society during that time.&nbsp; However, Carter died and left it to his grandson, Carter Burwell.<br /><br />Although there are no known deaths that have occurred in the house, Carter's Grove is home to some unusual paranormal activity.&nbsp; There are a few different occurrences that we will examine in this blog so we'll start with the earliest and work our way forward in time.&nbsp; <br /><br />The home was built on the site of the Indian massacre of 1622, which saw the slaughter of over 300 colonists.&nbsp; Of course, the house wasn't built for another 130 years but seeing that it was built on or at least near the spot where the massacre took place, this could mean some residual energy remains from that tragic day.<br /><br />Within the first twenty years after the house was built, both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington stayed the night inside the Carter's Grove mansion.&nbsp; In fact, both of them proposed to their current partners at the time only to be turned down because neither was good enough to marry them.&nbsp; Of course, what Mary Cary and Rebecca Burwell didn't know was that the two guys they turned down went on to be two of the most influential people in recent history. However, the legend has it that when word got out that George Washington won the battle of Yorktown, Mary fainted into her husband's arms and tore up the carnations that were sitting in what has been dubbed the "Refusal Room." To this day, if Carnations are placed inside this room, sometime during the day they will be ripped to shreds.<br /><br />Carter's Grove also has a slave quarters where the majority of their workers eat, slept, and spent the vast majority of their lives.&nbsp; Since no paranormal team has investigated this place yet, I don't have any else to add to that but that would be a high priority for me If I ever got to investigate this place.<br /><br />Overall, this mansion sounds interesting with some odd paranormal claims.&nbsp; If you ever get a chance to tour the mansion (the house is open to tours on a daily basis) then go.<br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter%27s_Grove">Wikipedia Page</a><br /><a href="http://www.architectmagazine.com/historic-preservation/carters-grove-plantation-sold-for-153-million.aspx">Mansion Sold for 15.3 Million</a><br /><a href="http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/ah/1992/3/1992_3_82_print.shtml">The "Refusal Room"</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-64292092375264321712010-11-10T15:44:00.000-08:002010-11-10T15:44:53.798-08:00Wythe House - Williamsburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TNspmPoLM0I/AAAAAAAAAE0/0Fvq89EpfeQ/s1600/wythehouse_web.jpg.w560h420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TNspmPoLM0I/AAAAAAAAAE0/0Fvq89EpfeQ/s320/wythehouse_web.jpg.w560h420.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Wythe House is gorgeous mansion that was built back in 1750 as a wedding gift to George Wythe, a law professor and signer of the Declaration of Independence.&nbsp; The house has served as a private home, a military headquarters during the Revolutionary war, and now a museum.&nbsp; In fact, this was a safe house for General, and future president, George Washington for a few weeks back in the late 1770's.<br /><br />However, the most interesting story that resounds inside the brick walls is about a young lady named Lady Ann Skipwith.&nbsp; Ann was a very outspoken woman, who didn't exactly agree with many of the gender role stereotypes that were existent in her day.&nbsp; Nevertheless, she married a rich planter named Peyton Skipwith.&nbsp; The two never lived at the house but they did visit the Wythe house for a gala in 1780.<br /><br />Ann wore a beautiful cream satin dress along with elegant tiny red heeled slippers.&nbsp; However, at some point during the festivities, Ann stormed out of the party dashing towards the Wythe house, where she was likely staying the night.&nbsp; While the party continued, Ann hobbled to the Wythe house with what is suspected to be a broken shoe (this is important later) and eventually made it up to the upstairs bedroom.&nbsp; Nobody knows why Ann stormed out of the party but it probably had to do with a disputed affair between her husband and Ann's sister, Jean.&nbsp; <br /><br />At this point in the story, there are a few different resolutions.&nbsp; Some say she took her life in the house while most historians say that's false and she actually died in childbirth a few months later.<br /><br />The majority of the visual paranormal experiences at this beautiful estate has to deal with this one story.&nbsp; There have been sightings of a woman in her mid twentys come out of a bedroom, look at herself in the mirror, then disappear through a door.&nbsp; Others have seen a woman in the upstairs bedroom as well.&nbsp; After hearing this story, most of the people who work in or around this building assume that it's Lady Ann Skipwith.<br /><br />Another reason why some believe her spirit is still hovering around this house is due to the sound of somebody in high heeled shoes hoping up the staircase around midnight.&nbsp; With Ann breaking a shoe before she made it into the house, this would fit the story.<br /><br />There have also been infrequent sitings of some colonial dressed soldiers that have appeared in the living quarters.&nbsp; <br /><br />Employees have experienced cold spots at the top of the stairs as well as the feeling of being pushed or grabbed.&nbsp; The smell of perfume can be experienced throughout the house even when nobody else is around.&nbsp; Footsteps can be heard from the first floor even when your alone in the house.&nbsp; Doors have been seen opening and shutting by themselves.<br /><br />All in all, if your a ghost hunter in the area, the Wythe House is must investigate.&nbsp;Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-57133449528639101062010-11-09T19:18:00.000-08:002010-11-09T19:18:50.211-08:00Shirley Plantation - Charles City, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/06/44/0b/shirley-plantation-james.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/06/44/0b/shirley-plantation-james.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A few days ago, I posted a story about Miss Evelyn Byrd and her apparition being seen around Westover Plantation.&nbsp; Today, we're going to discuss another Plantation that happens to be just a few miles from Westover.&nbsp;<br /><br />Shirley Plantation has a rich past.&nbsp; The house was first built in 1613 and is known as the oldest house in the United States.&nbsp; Of course, since then the house has undergone a few renovations.&nbsp; In fact, the actual house you see to the left wasn't constructed until the middle of the 18th century.&nbsp; Still, the original timbers were staked into the ground just six years after the first ships landed at Jamestown.&nbsp; Today, the house serves as a private home that's open for tours and any other types of gatherings.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />There's really only one true ghost story associated with Shirley Plantation and it stems around a painting found in the 2nd story bedroom of this gorgeous mansion.&nbsp; Aunt Pratt's portrait has a rather interesting past and one that's startling and quite creepy even for those of us in the Paranormal field.&nbsp;<br /><br />The story began in 1858 when the portrait was removed from the 2nd floor bedroom and placed in the attic.&nbsp; That's when the trouble began.&nbsp; For days, their were knocking sounds stemming from the attic as if somebody was shuffling around boxes and other items at random times throughout the day.&nbsp; Every time one of the current residents climbed up to the attic, all they would see was your typical attic clutter and of course, the portrait of Aunt Pratt. As each day went by, the knocking and activity level increased.&nbsp; In fact, the knocking became almost permanent, which led the current residents to place the picture back on the wall and leave it there for the rest of the time they occupied the house.&nbsp; <br /><br />The activity level remained at a low until 1974 when the portrait was shipped to New York city for a conference involving artifacts that were associated with paranormal phenomenon.&nbsp; However, when the picture was placed in an exhibit, it began to rock wildly in front of numerous spectators.&nbsp; According to numerous reports, an NBC reporter captured the rocking on film but I cannot confirm that.&nbsp; After the show that night, the painting was locked away with some of the other items that were on display.&nbsp; However, in the morning, the curators of the event found the painting outside of the locked storage container and was described as if the painting was headed for the exit. <br /><br />However, once the portrait was returned to it's right place in the 2nd floor bedroom of the Shirley Plantation, all the activity stopped.&nbsp; <br /><br />Is it a wild story, yes.&nbsp; Is it probably true, well that one is up to you.&nbsp; Stories like this are interesting because they offer very little plausible explanation for why something like this would happen. Part of me wants to believe it but the other part needs documented proof of this happening.&nbsp; So, if you ever get a chance to investigate this house (and if the current owners will let you) remove the painting and place it in a different location and see if the activity starts back up again.&nbsp; <br /><br /><a href="http://www.shirleyplantation.com/shirley%27s_history.html">Official Website- History</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Plantation">Wikipedia Page</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-82010771100235767232010-11-07T16:25:00.000-08:002010-11-07T16:25:48.187-08:00Case File: Westover Plantation - Charles City, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wemakehistory.com/Heritage/Ballroom_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://www.wemakehistory.com/Heritage/Ballroom_01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We do not know what causes certain spirits or ghosts to linger around after death but normally it's caused by a highly traumatic experience.&nbsp; Westover Plantation is one of the most historic houses in the Jamestown area.&nbsp; Built around 1720 by William Byrd II, the house is often considered one of the finest examples of Georgian style architecture in the United States today.&nbsp; Despite holding numerous parties and diner gatherings of future high ranking political figures, the house is also home to the tragic and heart breaking story of Miss Evelyn Byrd. <br /><br />Evelyn was born in 1707 and was a very enthusiastic young girl, yet spoiled by her parents high ranking among the social scene at that time.&nbsp; At the age of 10, she traveled to Europe to be properly educated.&nbsp; However, during her nine year stay in England, she fell in love with an unknown English boy.&nbsp; According to some historians, it may have been Charles Morduant, who went on to become the 3rd Earl of Peterborough.&nbsp; Despite her feelings for this boy, her father scorned her and threaten to disown her if she continued to see this man.<br /><br />In 1726, Evelyn returned to the colonies with her father, leaving her one true love behind.&nbsp; While Evelyn didn't have very many friends, she did befriend Anne Carter Harrison of the Berkeley Plantation (one of five Jamestown Plantations still standing today).&nbsp; They both made a pack that if either of them were to die, the deceased one would return to visit the other.&nbsp; <br /><br />At the age of 29, Evelyn died in her sleep.&nbsp; A few months went by but eventually Anne Harrison went back to their favorite spot, out beyond the garden and was met by a glowing white figure that looked like Evelyn Byrd.&nbsp; As the legend goes, the spirit kissed Anne's hand then dematerialized in front of her.&nbsp; Today, there are still sightings of a white lady walking around the premises of the Westover Plantation.&nbsp; Most who work there or spend time inside the house claim that Evelyn's presence can be felt all over the house.<br /><br />Since this home did house Evelyn Byrd,&nbsp; who died in 1737, and William Byrd III, who killed himself in 1777, I'm going to guess and say this is a fairly active place.&nbsp; The history is right and with numerous slaves living on the plantation as well, this is a must investigate if your within driving distance of this lovely plantation.&nbsp;Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-56532986680490728962010-10-24T18:35:00.000-07:002010-10-24T18:36:38.801-07:00Miller Hall at Roanoke College - Salem, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TMTbfkFOKYI/AAAAAAAAAEw/5Uv79xRqSRw/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TMTbfkFOKYI/AAAAAAAAAEw/5Uv79xRqSRw/s320/Picture+1.png" width="320" /></a>Miller Hall, which is located in the heart of Roanoke College's campus, is another one of the school's building that is home to classic paranormal activity (we looked at the Monterey House earlier).&nbsp; Miller Hall is the campuses second oldest building and was built in 1857.&nbsp; According to Roanoke College's website, the money for this Hall was donated by Michael Miller.&nbsp; The Hall was named after him upon completion.&nbsp; By the turn of the century, Miller Hall was the only building on campus that had electricity.&nbsp; After a renovation project a few years ago, the building now houses faculty offices as well as general classrooms.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The building itself has seen one death and did house some patients during the influenze outbreak in 1918. The one death was from the founder of the college, David Bittle.&nbsp; According to the "Guide to Historical Salem," Bittle died of a heart attack during a meeting in Miller Hall in 1876.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dr. Bittle stopped at the college to sit in on a Missionary Society meeting; he left briefly to settle some rowdy students and make his usual evening rounds of the campus. When he returned to the meeting, he had barely settled into his chair when his heart suddenly stopped. He died painlessly in a few moments, surrounded by his friends at the college to which he had dedicated his life. He was buried soon afterwards in the center circle of East Hill Cemetery.</div></blockquote>Because my research is limited, I couldn't really find out much on the paranormal activity of this building.&nbsp; Hopefully, this is something I can pursue in the future but as of now, I couldn't find any evidence of what may be going on inside Miller Hall.&nbsp; If you have any information on the building, feel free to leave us a comment below. &nbsp; <br /><br />Links:<br /><a href="http://www.vampinvestigations.com/MillerHall.html">VAMP Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://roanoke.edu/x9931.xml?cat=/x9931.xml">Roanoke College Campus Buildings Info</a><br /><a href="http://www.salemmuseum.org/guide_archives/HSV9N1.html">Guide to Historical Salem</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-66524503494750670532010-10-24T17:56:00.000-07:002010-10-24T17:56:50.648-07:00Monterey House - Salem, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TMTPqEUflVI/AAAAAAAAAEs/j0rOrGKXAvM/s1600/4ede8ebd00c69899477c24b2b7e81161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TMTPqEUflVI/AAAAAAAAAEs/j0rOrGKXAvM/s1600/4ede8ebd00c69899477c24b2b7e81161.jpg" /></a></div>The Monterey House is located on the Roanoke College campus and serves as an academic building during the day and a haunted house at night.&nbsp; The house was first built for Powell Huff, a Salem businessman.&nbsp; However, in its 150 year history the house has served as a private residence, a hotel, a frat house, and a rooming house.&nbsp; If you want more information on the building itself you can skim through the Roanoke.com article I have linked at the bottom.&nbsp;<br /><br />The ghostly claims of this establishment are widespread and well documented.&nbsp; According to those that had to spend the night inside the house, a female ghost will appear, often at your bedside while you sleep.&nbsp; The ghost isn't harmful but for those who have woken up to see a ghost above them, it's given them quite a shock.&nbsp; Also, there have been reports of Civil War soldiers, standing outside the residence only to disappear moments later.&nbsp;<br /><br />The rest of the activity is fairly typical of any "haunted" building.&nbsp; Footsteps in the night can be heard, voices whispering, a radio like humming can be heard from the dining room, and guests have been touched on numerous occasions by unseen forces.<br /><br />So is the Monterey House haunted?&nbsp; It certainly seems like it is.&nbsp; Still, as a skeptic and one that needs proof before I label anything as haunted, I get the feeling that something is going on in the house.&nbsp; Feel free to checkout the EVP's the VAMP team collected when they visited the house.&nbsp; I've linked it at the bottom of the page.<br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://roanoke.edu/">Roanoke College Website</a><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/haunted-places-in-roanoke/roanoke-college-haunted">Is Monterey Haunted? - Examiner Article</a><br /><a href="http://www.vampinvestigations.com/MontereyJob.html">VAMP Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.roanoke.com/neighbors/columnists/carter/wb/137210">Roanoke.com Article - Part 1</a><br /><a href="http://www.roanoke.com/neighbors/columnists/carter/wb/138094">Roanoke.com Article Part 2</a><br /><a href="http://roanoke.edu/Current_Students/Student_Handbook/Section_1_-_General_Information/Standards_of_Liberal_Learning/Campus_Buildings_and_Facilities.htm">Info on the Monterey House</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-63276321101314084752010-10-22T12:54:00.000-07:002010-10-22T12:55:10.757-07:00By The Side of the Road Bed and Breakfast - Harrisonburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.destinationnexus.com/Pictures/Directory/By-the-Side-Of-the-Road-Bed-and-Breakfast-in-Harrisonburg-Virginia-22801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.destinationnexus.com/Pictures/Directory/By-the-Side-Of-the-Road-Bed-and-Breakfast-in-Harrisonburg-Virginia-22801.jpg" /></a></div>Want to take the wife somewhere nice for the weekend but also want to satisfy your lust for the paranormal?&nbsp; Well, here's your solution.&nbsp; The "By The Side of the Road" Bed and Breakfast is home to fine dining, luxurious rooms, and you guessed it, ghosts.<br /><br />The house was built back in the mid 19th century and served as a hospital during the Civil War.&nbsp; In fact, the house was set to be burned down by invading Northern troops but due to its brick foundation, the house didn't ignite and the soldiers left it standing.<br /><br />The ghostly phenomenon isn't anything out of the ordinary.&nbsp; Footsteps can be heard during the night even when every guest is fast asleep in their rooms.&nbsp; Doors tend to open and shut on their own, whispering can be heard during the night, and the typical semi-paranormal knocks and bumps can be heard throughout the house.&nbsp; <br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.bythesideoftheroad.com/">Official Website</a><br /><a href="http://www.bythesideoftheroad.com/history.html">History of the Estate</a><br /><a href="http://www.hauntedtravels.com/virginia_ghosts.htm">Haunted Travels Blurb</a><br /><a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=ZLuwhXBFhCgC&amp;pg=PA188&amp;lpg=PA188&amp;dq=by+the+side+of+the+road+bed+and+breakfast+ghost&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=ENRQcuwSYi&amp;sig=MRhEGOE2MYe9xBXPLhb-AWi6TKw&amp;hl=en&amp;ei=RevBTK-bEMP6lwfar-nRCQ&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=book_result&amp;ct=result&amp;resnum=6&amp;ved=0CCoQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&amp;q=by%20the%20side%20of%20the%20road%20bed%20and%20breakfast%20ghost&amp;f=false">Short Passage on the house from Google Books</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-75543996636324362792010-10-21T18:56:00.000-07:002010-10-21T19:02:04.048-07:00Poor House Road Tunnel - Lexington, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freewebs.com/paranormal-universe/Poor%20House%2001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.freewebs.com/paranormal-universe/Poor%20House%2001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We've covered haunted roads on here before but I'm pretty sure this is the first haunted tunnel we've talked about.&nbsp; The Poor House Road Tunnel is a well known haunted hot spot, especially among the younger generation in and around Lexington.&nbsp; This is evident by the numerous amount of graffiti that currently engulfs the walls.&nbsp; <br /><br />The tunnel was built back in the 19th century as a part of a railroad system that spanned from Lexington to Staunton.&nbsp; Of course, with the birth of the automobile, the tracks associated with this tunnel are no longer in use and haven't been in use for some time.<br /><br />The ghostly sitings of this tunnel stem from some local legends of lynchings and murders associated with this particular piece of real estate.&nbsp; According to some locals, the tunnel was a hot spot for lynchings back in the early 20th century.&nbsp; Also, there is a story of two girls who were shot and killed in the tunnel.<br /><br />None of these stories can be validated but they are interesting.&nbsp; So is this tunnel haunted?&nbsp; You may have to journey to Lexington and find out for yourself.&nbsp; Or if your too lazy to do that, check out some of the EVP's the VA Paranormal group posted on their website.&nbsp; Those are linked below.&nbsp; <br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.virginiaparanormal.net/Poor_House_Road_Investigation.html">Virginia Paranormal Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.bedfordparanormal.com/Poor_House_Road_Tunnel.html">Bedford Paranormal Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.vampinvestigations.com/Tunnel.html">VAMP Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.strangeusa.com/ViewLocation.aspx?locationid=10326&amp;desc=%20Poor%20House%20Road%20Tunnel%20%20Lexington%20%20VA">Strange USA Forum on the tunnel</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-18195442219008942812010-10-20T16:22:00.000-07:002010-10-20T16:23:07.841-07:00Case File: Lyric Theater - Blacksburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uwqngh4MBuI/SdkKXl40lSI/AAAAAAAAALg/qsU0JryNPOs/s320/CIMG2057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Uwqngh4MBuI/SdkKXl40lSI/AAAAAAAAALg/qsU0JryNPOs/s320/CIMG2057.JPG" /></a></div>The Lyric theater was built in 1930 but due to the size of the building, the theater reached it's peak soon after opening.&nbsp; After spiraling debts, the theater was closed in the early 80's.&nbsp; In 1998 the theater was fully renovated and was reopened to the public.&nbsp; Today, the Lyric serves as a non-profit theater that shows movies to blacksburg residents and Virginia Tech students.<br /><br />The ghostly claims can best be described by Joel Furr,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.furrs.org/writing/ghosts.htm">who wrote this brilliant and descriptive story</a> on the theater.&nbsp; Footsteps above the ticket office, the sounds of a woman shrieking at random times during the day, and perhaps the ghost of a worker who died during the construction of this building have all been reported. <br /><br /><b>Links</b><br /><b><a href="http://www.furrs.org/writing/ghosts.htm">The Story of the Lyric Theater by Joel Furr</a>&nbsp;</b><br /><b><a href="http://www.thelyric.com/history/">The History of the Lyric Theater</a>&nbsp;</b><br /><b><a href="http://www.vampinvestigations.com/Lyric.html">VAMP Investigation</a>&nbsp;</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-37973502477041133542010-10-20T15:45:00.000-07:002010-10-20T15:45:35.154-07:00Case File: Miller-Kite House - Elkton, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TL9t-cMw25I/AAAAAAAAAEo/nKmsWdBfDFs/s1600/Picture+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TL9t-cMw25I/AAAAAAAAAEo/nKmsWdBfDFs/s320/Picture+2.png" width="320" /></a></div>The Miller-Kite House was built in 1827 and was used as a safe house for one Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War.&nbsp; It is here that Jackson crafted his famous Shenandoah Valley Campaign.<br /><br />Today the house serves as a museum and is only operations for a few hours during peak season.&nbsp; So for ghost hunters, this is a prime place to investigate. <br /><br />The paranormal claims here are really the norms for an almost 200 year old house.&nbsp; Footsteps have been heard, doors opening and closing on their own, cigar smoke, etc.&nbsp;<br />There have been a few paranormal groups to investigate the house and I have attached their investigation debriefings below.&nbsp; I attached their report below.&nbsp; Also I have a few more links that leads to more information on the building if you are interested in that as well.&nbsp; Enjoy!<br /><br />Valley Ghost Hunters Investigation #2: <a href="http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/miller2.htm">http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/miller2.htm</a><br />Valley Ghost Hunters Investigation #1:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/miller.htm">http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/miller.htm</a> <br />S.i.VA Investigation: <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/siofva/s.i.va.investigations">http://sites.google.com/site/siofva/s.i.va.investigations</a><br />Historical Marker Database: <a href="http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=2835">http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=2835</a><br />Natural Plane article:&nbsp;<a href="http://naturalplane.blogspot.com/2008/12/virginia-paranormal-group-searches.html">http://naturalplane.blogspot.com/2008/12/virginia-paranormal-group-searches.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-74741732693639261122010-10-20T12:49:00.000-07:002010-12-11T16:22:20.453-08:00Case File: Randolph College - Lynchburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blurblawg.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f871a9c8833012875645404970c-320wi" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://blurblawg.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f871a9c8833012875645404970c-320wi" /></a></div>As a college student, I love hearing ghost stories of other colleges.&nbsp; Randolph College is no different.&nbsp; The school has a unique past and one that should shed some light on the fact that not every male was against educating and giving women equal rights back in the 19th century.&nbsp; I'll let the official website fill you in from here.<br /><br /><blockquote>Randolph-Macon Woman’s College was founded over 115 years ago in a world largely opposed to the “dangerous” idea of educating women. </blockquote><blockquote>William Waugh Smith, then president of the all-male Randolph-Macon College, had the courage to disagree, and set about making plans for a "college where our young women may obtain an education equal to that given in our best colleges for young men and under environments in harmony with the highest ideals of womanhood." </blockquote><blockquote>With no backing from his trustees, Smith took his cause to the road, eventually winning support of the Rivermont Land Company, which donated 20 acres of bucolic land in the quiet town of Lynchburg. </blockquote><blockquote>Thanks to the generosity of 150 local residents, Smith was able to raise the $100,000 necessary to officially found Randolph-Macon Woman’s College on March 10, 1891. The college welcomed its first class of 36 students and 12 professors in 1893.</blockquote>Today, Randolph College is a small liberal arts college that houses over 1000 students. <br /><br />On to the ghosts.&nbsp; The ghosts of this college stem from on campus murders and deaths that surround the school.&nbsp; I'll let the Bedford Paranormal group take it from here.<br /><blockquote>The one that we heard most often was the purple clog story. The student in this story was known for wearing clogs that were a popular fashion at the time. This story concerned a student that had been murdered when she&nbsp;crossed a&nbsp;street&nbsp;next to&nbsp;the college on the way back to her dorm. Her body was hidden and then later found by security. Several students that lived in or visited other students that lived in her old dorm told us that they could hear her walking around at times through the halls and rooms. They told us that her foot steps were noticeably different due to the clogs. </blockquote><blockquote>Another story that we heard several times from different students was the sighting of an older woman in the West Dating Parlor. Students told us that at times when they entered the dating parlor they would see the woman seated near the door only to have her disappear as they approached or attempted to talk to her.</blockquote>Another story that isn't mentioned but is talked about in the News Advance link below, is the story behind the haunting in the the schools auditorium.&nbsp; In 1971, a Shakespeare play was set to be performed but the male lead was killed in a car wreck on the way to the play.&nbsp; According to student and faculty reports, the ghost of said student has shown up from time to time and normally sits in the back row of the theater. <br /><br /><br />School's Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.randolphcollege.edu/">http://www.randolphcollege.edu/</a> <br />Bedford Paranormal Investigation: <a href="http://www.bedfordparanormal.com/Randolph_College.html">http://www.bedfordparanormal.com/Randolph_College.html</a><br />Seven Hills Paranormal Investigation: <a href="http://www.sevenhillsparanormal.com/2009/09/randolph-college-lynchburg-va/">http://www.sevenhillsparanormal.com/2009/09/randolph-college-lynchburg-va/</a><br />News Advance Article:&nbsp;<a href="http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2008/jul/20/students_ghost_hunters_at_randolph_college_explore-ar-219834/">http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2008/jul/20/students_ghost_hunters_at_randolph_college_explore-ar-219834/</a><br />WSLS 10 Video on RC: <a href="http://www2.wsls.com/news/2008/jul/11/ghost-hunters-to-visit-randolph-college-94527-vi-16256/">http://www2.wsls.com/news/2008/jul/11/ghost-hunters-to-visit-randolph-college-94527-vi-16256/</a><br />Natural Plane Article: <a href="http://naturalplane.blogspot.com/2007/07/is-randolph-college-haunted.html">http://naturalplane.blogspot.com/2007/07/is-randolph-college-haunted.html</a><br />Strange USA Post: <a href="http://www.strangeusa.com/ViewLocation.aspx?locationid=10255">http://www.strangeusa.com/ViewLocation.aspx?locationid=10255</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-13349236694330621842010-10-17T13:48:00.000-07:002010-11-28T09:05:32.184-08:00Case File: St Alban's Mental Hospital - Pulaski, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TLtbBwAknmI/AAAAAAAAAEk/IHiEDoavUDo/s1600/VPS+Pictures.+Albans.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TLtbBwAknmI/AAAAAAAAAEk/IHiEDoavUDo/s320/VPS+Pictures.+Albans.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>St. Albans was erected in 1893 as a small college that housed about 70 different college aged males at the time.&nbsp; However, the school only lasted for about ten years before enrollment dropped and was eventually closed down.&nbsp; However, around 1915, the building was converted into a hospital and remained one ever since.<br /><br />The Virginia Paranormal Society team did a recent investigation there and I'll post a link to their findings below.&nbsp; If your looking for whether or not this building is haunted, start there.<br /><br />Links<br /><a href="http://www.hauntedstalbans.com/">Haunted St Albans Homepage</a><br /><a href="http://www.virginiaparanormalsociety.com/vps12_010.htm">VPS Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.sevenhillsparanormal.com/2009/09/st-albans-psychiatric-hospital-radford-va/">Seven Hills Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.psov.org/investigations/st-albans-radford-va">PSOV Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/apmethods/apstory?urlfeed=WFA/content/AP%20Virginia%20State%20News%20-%20No%20Weather/740e49c47b744528af4057483554c68e-5812d3d12c2541c4a49077c159995680-entry.xml">St Albans Future</a><br /><a href="http://www.333ampararesearch.org/page4">3:33 Paranormal Investigation</a><br /><a href="http://www.psov.org/investigations/st-albans-radford-va">PSOV Investigation</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-57139260451737336652010-10-17T13:19:00.000-07:002010-10-20T12:26:21.746-07:00Case File: Major Graham Mansion - Max Meadows, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TLtYvBuCAmI/AAAAAAAAAEg/HJGzSw9XBWQ/s1600/2May09OpenHouseMansionVintageCarsWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2inuNfz0mA/TLtYvBuCAmI/AAAAAAAAAEg/HJGzSw9XBWQ/s320/2May09OpenHouseMansionVintageCarsWEB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm starting a new article style called "Case Files."&nbsp; These are going to be short and sweet blogs that are shorter that what I normally post.&nbsp; Since I'm struggling to find time to research some of these places more, hopefully this will add a little more depth to the site and will increase traffic flow as well.<br /><br />The Major Graham Mansion is one place in the state that I would love to check out.&nbsp; It's an almost 200 year old house that was built back in 1830.&nbsp; It's one of those mansions that looks haunted from the outside. Below I've attached some links that should assist you in finding some more information on this site.<br /><br />Official Website: <a href="http://www.majorgrahammansion.com/">http://www.majorgrahammansion.com/</a><br />Historical Background:<a href="http://www.majorgrahammansion.com/index.php/about-major-graham-mansion">http://www.majorgrahammansion.com/index.php/about-major-graham-mansion</a><br />VPS Investigation: <a href="http://www.virginiaparanormalsociety.com/vps12_007.htm">http://www.virginiaparanormalsociety.com/vps12_007.htm</a><br />Bedford Paranormal Investigation:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bedfordparanormal.com/Grahams_Forge_Mansion.html">http://www.bedfordparanormal.com/Grahams_Forge_Mansion.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-72775917668592342010-10-15T18:06:00.000-07:002010-10-15T18:06:18.639-07:00Bridgewater College Cole Hall - Bridgewater, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pics.livejournal.com/kittyn_moon/pic/00082h8e/s320x240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/kittyn_moon/pic/00082h8e/s320x240" /></a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The state of Virginia is home to some of the best colleges in the United States.&nbsp; We don't quite have a Harvard but if you live in-state than you have numerous schools to choose from, all within driving distance of wherever you live. Obviously, by the title of this post you can tell that we are going to examine Cole Hall on the Bridgewater College campus.&nbsp; For this blog, I'm going to try something different.&nbsp; Instead of making this look like a magazine article (basic print format) I'm going to divide it up into sections.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /><u><b>History</b></u></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Bridgewater College was established in 1880 as Spring Creek Normal and Collegiate Institute by Daniel Christian Flory, an alumnus of the University of Virginia and a young progressive leader in the Church of the Brethren. Nine years later, the school was named Bridgewater College and chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia to grant undergraduate degrees. Two major influences, the University of Virginia and the Church of the Brethren, have shaped Bridgewater College as an educational institution and created its personality.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Its historic association with the Church of the Brethren, modified Georgian architecture, Honor Code, and seal depicting truth, beauty, goodness, and harmony bear testimony to the strength of these two shaping influences.&nbsp; Bridgewater College became the first private, senior co-educational liberal arts college in Virginia and one of the few accredited colleges of its type in the South.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Today, Bridgewater College enrolls over 1,604 men and women. Electing to keep its enrollment small, Bridgewater continues to maintain a faculty-student ratio of 1:14 and offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Paranormal Claims</b></u></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">According to the <a href="http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/bridgewater.htm">Valley Ghost Hunters</a> website, "<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cole Hall itself was built in 1929.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From the Bridgewater website "Cole Hall was erected in 1929 as the auditorium/theatre section of a future administration building.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The auditorium/theatre seats about 650 people and is equipped with a modern stage, dressing rooms, a stage lighting system, motion picture and sound equipment, one artist grand piano, and a three-manual Moeller organ with 51 ranks of pipes which was installed in 1974.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The name of the building perpetuates the memory of Dr. Charles Knox</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Cole.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a gift of his daughter, Mrs. Virginia Garber Cole Strickler."&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can view the full report at the link above or by clicking on the link at the end of the article.&nbsp; The claims appear to be that Dr. Charles Cole's ghost still haunts the place and appears whenever there is a play in session.&nbsp; The reports are that the building is "</span></span>said to be haunted by the ghost of it’s namesake, Mr. Cole. His ghost has been sighted many times by members of the drama club, musicians, and audience members. Usually seated on the balcony, the ghost appears when he is particularly pleased with a performance. Once, at the end of a play, the lights overhead began to flicker rapidly, and a cold spot was felt near a particular seat on the balcony"</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Paranormal Rating = 3</b></u></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">My paranormal rating system is a simple 1-10 scale that shows the activity of said location (10 being extremely active, 1 being not active).&nbsp; I'll give this residence a three just because of the Valley Ghost Hunters case report.&nbsp; They failed to find any evidence and because of that, this place doesn't appear to be very active.&nbsp; Obviously, it's tough to say that's not haunted but this may be a rather calm haunt, perhaps only showing up when the conditions are exactly right.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Either way, Bridgewater College is a unique school that is perfect for anybody who's looking to go to a small school in central Virginia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Links</b></u></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Official Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgewater.edu/">http://www.bridgewater.edu/</a>&nbsp;</div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Wiki Page: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_College">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_College</a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Valley Ghost Hunters Report: <a href="http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/bridgewater.htm">http://www.valleyghosthunters.com/bridgewater.htm</a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Blue Ridge Gazette Post: <a href="http://blueridgegazette.blogspot.com/2006/10/virginias-haunted-places.html">http://blueridgegazette.blogspot.com/2006/10/virginias-haunted-places.html</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244884403847074984.post-74256040210311542682010-10-11T17:35:00.000-07:002010-10-11T17:36:57.116-07:00Virginia's Governor's Mansion - Richmond, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XPZm8uXU4e0/SpqdnzVNg0I/AAAAAAAABVw/l3v7vXqPauU/s400/mansion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XPZm8uXU4e0/SpqdnzVNg0I/AAAAAAAABVw/l3v7vXqPauU/s320/mansion.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Governor's Mansion, better known as the Executive Mansion, has a luxurious 200 year history that is full of famous politicians, historic politics, and a young female ghost.&nbsp; Obviously, you are here to learn about that last part but first some history on the estate is in order.&nbsp; The building was constructed in 1813 and replaced a small, wooded house that stood where the mansion stands today.&nbsp; After the building was constructed, numerous Richmond natives were outraged at the lack of style and decor used in the house.<br /><br />However, after a few years, some improvements were made and now the House stands as the symbol of Virginia architecture.&nbsp; Designed by Alexander Parris, it is the oldest occupied governor's mansion in the United States. It has served as the home of Virginia governors and their families since 1813.&nbsp; In fact, four former Presidents have lived in the house: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler.&nbsp; That's not a bad list.<br /><br />Today, the house serves as the home of current Governor Bob McDonnell.&nbsp; At the end of this blog I have attached the wikipedia page if you are interested in learning more about the history of this building.<br /><br />On to the ghost.&nbsp; According to numerous documented reports by former governors and employees who worked on site, there is the apparition of a young girl in white who inhabits the property.&nbsp; The girl was first document in the late 19th century by then current governor Phillip W. McKinney.&nbsp;&nbsp; According to the story, McKinney entered the houses guest bedroom and was startled by a girl sitting on a window seal.&nbsp; After a pause he found his wife up on the 2nd floor and asked who their guest was.&nbsp; His wife, of course, told him that they didn't have company and McKinney marched back into the bedroom only to find it empty.&nbsp; A search of the house showed no signs of entry by anybody other than the McKinney family.<br /><br />However, that's just one of the many stories that have taken place at this house.&nbsp; Another story is offered up from an article by Mary Moss I found on the Associated Content website, which is now owned by Yahoo.<br /><blockquote>On another occasion, the ghost of the woman was seen by a Capitol police officer. The officer reported seeing a woman standing at the window of an upstairs bedroom where visitors were not authorized to be. He went up to the room to tell her she was not allowed in the room. When he entered the room she disappeared before his eyes, <i>like a ghost</i>. </blockquote>Even former Governor Tim Kaine has confessed that he believes there is something beyond Earthly living in the Governor's mansion.&nbsp; On a call in show before he left office, Kaine was asked by a caller if he believed the mansion to be haunted.&nbsp; Kaine answered with a simple "yes."&nbsp; According to the former Governor a telephone, in his private quarters, rings at the same "inconvenient time" every week — and when he picks up the phone, nobody's there.&nbsp; <br /><br />Sadly, no details about who this girl may be is available.&nbsp; Could it be a possible wife of one of the first governors of Virginia or perhaps a daughter?&nbsp; At this point, nobody knows.&nbsp; According to local records, no death of any young girl has ever been reported at the Mansion.<br /><br />If there is one place I would love to see the guys at TAPS or a well respected local Paranormal team investigate, it would be here... at the Executive Mansion in Richmond.&nbsp; Maybe it's not the most active place in the state but the history here in unbelievable. &nbsp; <br /><br />Governor's Mansion Ghost Article:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/335705/ghost_of_the_governors_mansion_in_richmond.html">Associated Content</a><br />Wikipedia Page: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Mansion_%28Virginia%29">Wikipedia</a><br />Midnight Society Blog Post: <a href="http://midnightsociety.blogspot.com/2009/03/governors-mansion.html">http://midnightsociety.blogspot.com</a><br />Tim Kaine Article: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2006-12-08-haunted_x.htm">USA Today</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0